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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 - 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 500 CASTRO ST. Christopher R. Clark, Councilmember Ken S. Rosenberg, Councilmember John M. Inks, Councilmember Patricia Showalter, Vice Mayor R. Michael Kasperzak, Jr., Councilmember Leonard M. Siegel, Councilmember Daniel H. Rich, City Manager Lorrie Brewer, City Clerk John McAlister, Mayor Jannie L. Quinn, City Attorney September 15, 2015 Council Chambers - 500 Castro St. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SHORELINE REGIONAL PARK COMMUNITY 6:30 P.M.-SPECIAL SESSION (HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 1. CALL TO ORDER President McAlister called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. in honor of former Secretary Alice Roylance who passed away on August 29, 2015. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Lisa Neal led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Boardmember Clark, Boardmember Inks, Boardmember Kasperzak, Boardmember Rosenberg, Boardmember Siegel, Vice President Showalter, and President McAlister 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NONAGENDIZED ITEMS SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR SHARING THEIR INDIVIDUAL STORIES WITH RENT INCREASES AND/OR EXPRESSING CONCERNS WITH THE LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND THE NEED FOR RENT STABILIZATION IN THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW: Marissa Yanez Jacqueline Hernandez Camila Rivera Adriana Guerrero Alitzel Lopez Azucena Santiago Melvin Velasquez Jasmine Salto Axel Ortiz Miranda Marilyn City of Mountain View Page 1 City Council MEETING MINUTES 9/15/2015 SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR SHARING THEIR INDIVIDUAL STORIES WITH RENT INCREASES AND/OR EXPRESSING CONCERNS WITH THE LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND THE NEED FOR RENT STABILIZATION IN THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW (continued): Jesus Padron Guadalupe Garcia Rolando Aguilar, speaking in Spanish, translated in English Francisco Flores Evan Ortiz Joan MacDonald, speaking on behalf of Advocates for Affordable Housing Ana Uriostegui, speaking in Spanish, translated in English. Ms. Uriostegui also responded to Council's questions. Maria Marroquin Olga Melo, speaking in Spanish, translated in English Francisco Leon Angel Santuario Alejandro Chavez Josefina Bailon Alisha Huntsinger Marilu Delgado Bill Wells Elena Pacheco Martha Garces, speaking in Spanish, translated in English Leticia Rios, speaking in English and Spanish, with translation in English Patrick Moore Antonio Rosos Gary Wesley Ivan Santiago Mike Fischetti Jose Lorenzo Maria SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION TO RENT CONTROL/STABLIZATION AND/OR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS: Jim Neal Linda Curtis President McAlister left the meeting at 7:58 p.m. to travel to Washington D.C. to receive an award for the City's wellness program. The Board recessed at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m. City of Mountain View Page 2 City Council MEETING MINUTES 9/15/2015 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Regional Transportation Update. Community Manager Rich presented an oral staff report and responded to the Board's questions. SPEAKING FROM THE FLOOR EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND/OR WITH RECOMMENDATIONS: Lucas Ramirez Linda Curtis Patrick Moore. Mr. Moore also responded to the Board's questions Chris Lepe, TransForm Senior Community Planner Antonio Rosas Bruce Nagel Manolo Gonzalez, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Marketing and Public Affairs Director. Mr. Gonzalez also responded to the Board's questions. No action was taken. The Board recessed at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened at 10:09 p.m. 5.2 Community Tree Master Plan. Davey Resource Group Community Forestry Specialist Tina McKeand and Parks Manager Hurlburt presented oral reports and they, and Counsel Quinn, responded to the Board's questions. MOTION - M/S Siegel/Clark - To adopt the 2015 Community Tree Master Plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Environmental Planning Commission (Attachment 1 to the Council report). The motion carried by the following vote: 6. ADJOURNMENT - At 11:08 p.m., Vice President Showalter adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: APPROVED: ____________________________ ____________________________ LORRIE BREWER, MMC JOHN MCALISTER SECRETARY PRESIDENT City of Mountain View Page 3